The Love Apple

Love the ambience of this re-purposed old church! Each dish is thoughtfully crafted, though the excellent starter of grilled endives and leeks with a caper vinaigrette, bacon, parmesan, and a fried egg was the best for me. Have to have the super soft corn muffins as well, and the delicious pinon tart.

I really love this restaurant—I’ve been here before, and the food is consistently excellent. This time, it was especially busy, and our waitress seemed overwhelmed. I probably would’ve ordered another drink, or even coffee and dessert, if she’d had the time—or willingness—to take my order. When I did ask, she was noticeably rude. Later, she returned and said, “Oh, did someone already take your order?” which felt more like a cover-up for her behavior than a genuine mix-up. To her credit, she did offer me a dessert to go, which I appreciated—but the overall interaction still left a bad taste in my mouth. I get that busy shifts can be stressful, but basic courtesy really matters. That said, the food here is still fantastic, and I’ll be back—but I hope the service is better next time.

Cute little restaurant in Taos. Very unassuming from the outside. Hard to make a reservation if you don’t have a US phone number, as they only confirm via calling you back after you leave them a message. So I called on the day through WhatsApp and luckily someone picked up and booked us a table. I did try messaging on their social media first and explained the limited contact options, but didn’t hear back. We had a salad, corn muffins (which were the main standout for us), a tamale, tacos, and a crumble dessert. Plenty of veggie options. All decent, nothing earth shattering. A good option when in Taos.

If you're in Taos, New Mexico, this should be a stop. Daughter did the research and proclaimed it to be a MUST DO so we did. The setting is almost like a hidden gem. It's tucked back in a gravel parking lot! Once you walk to it, it's very warm and inviting with Whispering curtains and colorful seating. ENTER! and wow very small entry and please make sure you have a reservation (ours was 1 month in advance) because again, it's not likely a walk in will be seated (management please correct me if I'm wrong). Daughter and I are seated and immediately served water with menus. Server arrives literally 10 seconds later. She is so informative and friendly! We order a bottle of red and the famous blue corn muffins with dill/parmesan butter to start. Daughter not enamored of the red wine so I graciously accept the residue (I'm not driving). The blue corn/yellow muffin appetizer is a wide eyed enjoyment. Literally crumbles in our mouths and the 2 butters slathered on top is worthy of an Oscar. Next up: The beet/grapefruit/avocado salad which is so gorgeously presented it should be a fascinator (that's a British hat). It's scrumptious! The sweet, tart and bland meld well! And now the next Oscar! My fried avocado tacos and daughter's encrusted sea bass makes an appearance ONLY to be devoured in nothing flat. The tacos were (first) like a painting on my plate! Green, purple, orange embedded in a soft brown shell. One bite folks and I'm wondering if I've had my last taco. ABSOLUTELY SUBLIME. every taste melts with each other! Nothing overpowers each ingredient. That's what you call perfection! Daughter let me have a bite of her sea bass and I was absolutely blown away by the non fishy taste (do you look for that too?). So just to be completely, 100% overboard YES! DESSERT! We order the flour less chocolate torte and man, the minute it's in front of us I smile because this presentation suggests it's going to be delicious and IT IS. whoa! Chocolate taste is sliding down your throat with a thunder you haven't experienced. It's unmatched and please! Pick up the homemade whipped cream with your fork for a further bounce. Our dinner here was one of the best! Please note: it's cash only and that's cold, hard cash. No cash apps accepted. Well worth it!

Fantastic service and delicious food. The atmosphere inside is pretty calm and romantic for a nice evening dinner.

We had reservations for 545 on the patio. Unfortunately we were in and rushed out in 50 minutes. After our appetizer, the waitress asked for our order. We said we would like to enjoy our drinks first…. And was told chef wanted all orders now. Our salad came before we were done with the muffins and our entree right after. We were not offered dessert. My husband asked for a light beer and got a dark, Guinness like stout. My service dog was questioned, which happens. The hostess explained that there was a strict “no dog” policy. And then sat a Puppy directly across from us ?!! Flies. Yes we’re were on the patio, but the number of flies that we had to keep shooing off our food… was crazy. And our sea bass, which is usually a slightly sweet, buttery taste, tasted more like grouper. Just super disappointed.

Favorite place for a nice dinner in Taos. Call for reservations. Local flavors in amazing combinations, beautifully plated. Good wine and great service. Cash only.

Flavor: D Service: A Margarita: A Solo dining: C The Love Apple was touted as the best restaurant in Taos but unfortunately that wasn’t my experience. The New York strip was the special on the night I went and it was unbelievably bland. No flavor at all. What an expensive disappointment. The margarita, on the other hand, was uniquely delicious. Just barely sweet but not overly tart. Our service was good so I’ll give it another chance the next time I’m in town.

My favorite restaurant in Taos! I love celebrating special occasions at this upscale restaurant! Make reservations in advance if you'd like to experience their culinary delights! In addition to the food, the service is also top notch! Lastly, their decor is so fabulous. Everything is decorated in white and cream . I love it so much that I've been renovating and decorating my home in the style of Love Apple!

We missed The Love Apple on our trip to Taos last year, so we're really glad that we were able to go with our friends this year for our sole meal out. It's fantastic. It's New Mexico, so, you know, everything is Land of Mañana style while you wait wait wait to make a reservation, be greeted, be seated, etc. It's a vibe, and once you're used to it, just enjoy the ride. You enter through a kitchen (yes) and a sheet/blanket (yes) and then it's all string lights and airiness and like you stepped into a Goop photoshoot. Charmed? Yes, we were. Love the two cocktails that we started with: riffs on a Negroni and a Manhattan. Simply wonderful. For starters, our table shared the corn bread, mushroom quesadilla, and warm spinach salad, all excellent. The blue corn bread basically tastes like a tortilla chip in muffin form--so good. The quesadilla was solid and we loved the dressing on the salad, which really hit the spot for greens. For dinner, we shared the tortilla soup and the polenta bolognese. The soup was out of this world--so packed with flavor--but the bolognese was disappointing. It did not taste like it had been simmering for long, and the meat was still in huge chunks, and overall, just not as high quality as everything else we had eaten. Our daughter got a very impressive kid's gnocchi that were borderline dumplings and she loved them. We would have likely landed on five stars had our dessert not been a disaster, which it unfortunately was. We got their special, the caramel mousse with a piñon brittle and everything about it was terrible. The mousse was barely cold and had almost no flavor--basically just whipped cream. The piñon brittle was overcooked and tasted like burnt nuts. Ugh, we were so upset because we had mostly loved everything else about the meal, and this was a huge final note to end on. We did try a taste of our pals' apple crisp, and that was great, as was our kiddo's pineapple sorbet, so we probably chose wrong, but still. Other that the bolognese and the caramel mousse, we did have such a positive experience here that we are landing on four stars. Most of the food was impressive, the service was friendly (expect that NM pace!), and the ambience was enchanting. Four stars, and hopefully one day we'll be back again to give it five.

Food was amazing! Everything we ate was a savory delight. We will be back! Service was friendly and warm and prompt! Loved the special mushrooms that the waitress highly recommended.

Amazing all around. Lovely restaurant fantastic host and server team. We split the corn bread muffins with the delicious butters and split the beet salad. I had the gnocchi and the pesto was so flavorful as were the perfectly cooked gnocchi. My husband has the trout and loved every bite. Great wine list. I had a sparkling rose from Spain. So good. What a gem not far from downtown Taos. Very casual vibe.

I still haven't been back to the Love Apple but I recommend it all the time because it's still in business - and since my review 12 years ago, the Love Apple outlasted that romance - and the next handful too, haha! So they're doing something right - here's to you Love Apple, keep that flame burning

It's a pretty restaurant. Great lighting and ambiance in the main room. There's a certain amount of hipster arrogance that's annoying from the people that work there. Service is very slow and servers are indifferent and a little unfriendly or maybe just tired and wish they were at home thinking about butterflies and zebras and moonbeams. The duck was good, but I couldn't figure out the rest of the menu. Wine list was very expensive and ill suited for the menu. The worst, the absolute worst is NO CREDIT CARDS! Somehow in this day and age you're supposed to have over $300 cash in your pocket or else get in your car and drive and find a ATM. What a joy! What a buzz kill. The manager said the owner didn't like paying the 2% credit card fee, so she would rather see her patrons jump in their cars and run to the Allsups down the street with hopes of getting some cash so she can save her 2% fee. No Love from this Apple.

True, there are very few decent choices for a "dining experience" in Taos. So this place is one of very few options. The food was reasonably good. The portions are small, the prices are enormous, for what they serve. It's a place with a false sense of casual because they are so full of themselves that it reeks of self-centered privilege. I'll stick to a good taco when I'm in Taos next time rather than putting up with such pretense and expense. They are a cash only restaurant stating that they're keeping the money local. Ok, lap that up if you need to convince yourself that you're doing the world a favor by eating there.

Beautiful spot with friendly service. Very cool just to be in the restaurant. Food was good. We weren't blown away but we'd order differently next time. Definitely a spot to hit in Taos. (We liked their little sister, Manzanita Market even more! Perhaps better bang for your buck?)

Outstanding dinner food for the two of us. Worth reading and following the rules for getting a reservation. FOOD: 5.0. Every dish was outstanding and exceeded high expectations. - TROUT PATÉ with FENNEL appetizer. - SEA BASS. My food-fussy partner declared it the best Sea Bass she has ever had. - DUCK BREAST. Yum! - PINON dessert with créme. So good, including the crust. The créme was clearly housemade. SERVICE: 5.0. Rigo did an excellent job, providing spot-on advice and exhibiting good timing. AMBIANCE: 4.5. We sat inside. It was pleasant, with perfect-low-volume background music inside older building. DRINKS: 4.5. We enjoyed our drinks. Standouts were the Pinot Noir (from S. America) and Muscatel.

The Love Apple is the perfect place for a date or a girls night out. My best friend and I happened to find this place while planning our recent vacation to New Mexico and this place was a must try! By some miracle we got a table due to a last minute cancellation and took full advantage of this delightful experience. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by formal yet friendly staff. We enjoyed wine paired with a cheesy quesadilla to start. This quesadilla was filled with the finest cheeses and paired with an orange crème fraiche. For dinner we enjoyed seared duck breast and a fish. Everything was fresh and made with love. I highly recommend checking this place out while you're in town! Make sure to call ahead to book your reservation in advance!

The Love Apple is the perfect spot for a special night out. The restaurant is located in a former chapel known as La Capilla de Nuestra Senora de Dolores, Ranchos de Taos and as the Chapel at Placita de Taos. The structure was built in the 1800s and in operation for about 100 years. (Google "Church, Placita de Taos, New Mexico 1940" for a photo of the structure by Eliot Porter in the New Mexico Museum of Art.) Consistent with the restaurant's physical space's history, the courtyard and dining room have a lot of character and are beautifully decorated with unique touches and lots of attention to detail. During our visit on a weeknight in May, most of the indoor tables filled up shortly after opening. Service is friendly, professional and extremely efficient with multiple staff assisting each table. The dishes are creative and tasty. The seed- and nut-encrusted sea bass is my new favorite. Each course was prepared and delivered surprisingly quickly, yet without rushing the meal. A few tips to help your dinner go smoothly: The Love Apple's hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The Love Apple accepts cash and checks only. If you are paying with a personal check, make sure that your phone number is included. Since The Love Apple is an intimate 13-table restaurant, reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, call the restaurant. Reservations are available in two-week blocks: the current Monday through Sunday week and the following Monday through Sunday week. If you leave a message, be sure to leave your name, the number of people in your party, the time(s) that you are interested in and a clear phone number. In a vacation week full of fun, memorable and new experiences, dinner at The Love Apple stands out as a highlight, a spot worth including in a visit if you are in northern New Mexico.

The food here was great as was the atmosphere and the service! It came highly recommended and we agreed with the assessment. We went for a birthday celebration and were very happy with everything. It is cash only and you need to make reservations so be prepared.

Delicious food, the cornbreads are great. Service is excellent Very nice interior atmosphere

So glad this was a foodie recommendation to us for our recent visit to Taos. We enjoyed a lovely dinner at this magically decorated place. First off, the staff were amazing and very attentive. The food was fantastic from the cornbread to the salad to the Gnocchi and Sea bass ending with apple crisp. We had a couple cocktails as well that were very good. The whole experience was GREAT and I would recommend this gem to anyone visiting the area!

This was my second best restaurant while visiting my buddy in Taos over the weekend. Very nice place, simple but warm ambiance Service is perfect, food reassuredly modern American. Had the encrusted seabass and some greens - very good. I would definitely return to explore more dishes. Probably one of the most creative restaurants in the area.

The whole reservation process made our visit difficult. I called 10 days in advance and left a message. And waited. And waited. 6 days later, my husband called them and received a call back - stating they had "tried" to call me. Nope. And she had a real attitude. Bottom line: we had dinner there with friends and none of us thought it was anything special. The gnocchi was not light and the trout was overdone and dry. No one was friendly upon our arrival. Our waitperson was outstanding, however. She was friendly, and made great drink suggestions. She was a bright spot. This is not our first visit to Taos. We come to Taos about 2X a year. We look forward to the food. I don't know if Love Apple is struggling since Covid, but it certainly isn't worth the reviews I've read in the past. It didn't live up to anything we had heard.

The dining room is such a beautiful and peaceful room! Wine is stored everywhere which was fun as we could just look behind us to explore the wine list. Service was wonderful- quick and friendly. The food was outstanding. We had the trout pate, cornbread, citrus and greens salad, quail, branzino, and a side do the special mushrooms. Then the flan for dessert! If only we lived closer we would return very often as it was truly a wonderful experience all around!!

Vegans: avoid. In 30 years of being plant based vegan, i have never had a waitress tell me they're too busy to accommodate me....until Love Apple. To say their menu options were limited is an understatement. The waitress recommended we eat radishes. She seemed fine with two people coming all the way to the restaurant and dining on just radishes. When asked if they cook make some of their entrees vegan (which should've been an easy ask), she told us no and that they ate too busy to accommodate us. I looked around at all the empty tables in astonishment. Needless to say, we promptly left and will never return. Before this, we had made reservations ahead of time to be seated at 7pm. Note: to make reservations one must leave a voicemail in hopes of having their call returned. They claim if the call isn't returned, it means they are too busy. No human being will speak with you- they're "too busy" apparently. When we arrived for our reservation, we had to wait well past the time of our reservation in a very tiny room that felt more like a closet, along with other very patient patrons awaiting their tables. I listened as each party was given a reason why their table wasn't ready on time. We eventually opted for indoor seating instead of the reserved outdoor table just because we didn't want to wait another hour. The entire restaurant staff seemed to believe they were extremely busy, yet we saw empty tables all over. I've waited tables in years past and I know what busy is- this was NOT busy. The ambience seemed forced and contrived. They played the typical music you'd expect in an establishment that wanted to appear stylish- nothing creative. The walls contained uninspiring framed copies of photos, such as a messy bed sheets (they liked it so much they had one large copy in the dining room and a smaller copy in the closet sized holding tank). The first time we attempted to visit this restaurant, we were staying across the alley from it in a bed & breakfast, just steps from it- yet they claimed they were too busy to accept a reservation or a walk in. We noticed the parking lot was not full and it did not seem busy. We ended up driving back another night from somewhere else, only to walk out disappointed and hungry. I'd recommend finding a more healthy and authentic place that doesn't try to present itself as hip or dynamic, which this place is neither.

We have family visiting from out of town and they wanted to try The Love Apple because of the James Beard award nominations. Wow!! The food is amazing. I had the sea bass and it was delicious. Very light and flaky and the flavors were awesome. Family enjoyed the special Bison ribeye, the trout and the tamale. Absolutely amazing. We sat on the patio and it was great. A beautiful evening out with family in Taos. We couldn't have asked for a better place. The ladies serving us were very nice and helpful. We asked for water and they made sure we didn't run out. I had a wonderful time.

I visited on the Saturday before Memorial Day (5/25/24) and had yet another incredible experience. This was my 4th time dining here and first time eating on the patio which is super cute and cozy (there are heat lamps you can control at each table and blankets available which are a nice touch). Once again, every dish we had was fantastic! First, let me say that you MUST try the posole - it's delicious and the escabeche and fresh tortilla it's served with put this dish over the top. If I had a private plane, I would travel here for the posole, lol! We also had chicken tortilla soup, polenta w/ local oyster mushrooms, nut & seed encrusted sea bass, and flan with almond brittle for dessert which was to die for. This continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in the U.S. thanks to delicious menu which incorporates local product when possible, quaint atmosphere and stellar service. People complaining about the cash only and telephone reservation system are silly. While it may not be the most convenient/modern, it's how they have chosen to do things and it clearly works for them given how busy they are and how many repeat customers they have. This is a must visit if you're in/near Taos!

I recommend a reservation for this popular place. We've only been able to sit outside, so the ambiance inside is still an unknown to us. The seasoned butter and cornbread are excellent, a must item. Their carrots are some of the best I've ever eaten. Any restaurant that can prepare exceptional carrots and bread is one I hold close to my heart and stomach. We travel to Taos every year or two and always try to eat here.

Heard about this place while on a different trip a few weeks ago. Said it was good years ago but we thought we'd give it a try. The place was cute inside with fresh cut flowers on the tables. We ordered a couple of manhattans and the oyster mushrooms/lions mane app and the cornbread to start. I wasn't a fan of my manhattan but my wife enjoyed hers. I think it was the homemade rosemary syrup that I didn't like. I'm not slamming the drink, just not my favorite. I had the warm spinach salad that was incredible. My wife's salad was equally impressive. For our main course, my wife ordered avacado tacos and I had the polenta bolognese. The polenta was served as a pie slice with the bolognese on top. Never seen polenta served this way but you better believe I will be trying to make this when I get home. The entire meal was excellent. Our waitress was excellent and knowledgeable on the menu. The only downside I can say is some waitstaff was slammed and you could feel their anxiety. Didn't affect my meal or service but noticeable even though we had a few cocktails. I would highly recommend this restaurant and if back in town, I would definitely come back

We love this place! Every time we visit Taos, we eat here at least once. The service is amazing and the food is great; very unique dishes with fresh ingredients. Oh yes, the cocktails are delicious! A must visit location.

A little disappointed in this restaurant as we'd seen it had great reviews. We came to Angel Fire last year and saw this place and wanted to eat dinner there but they would not take walking and said we'd have to make a reservation. They'd offered us a 10pm dinner time the next night...(way too late), so we ordered to go and went back to our condo to eat. Food was good! This year I made a reservation 3 weeks prior. 2 separate employees called me to "make the reservation", on separate dates as if I hadn't spoken to the previous employee... making me worry my reservation wouldn't even exist when we got in. We showed up to our reservation 6 minutes early... we were not seated until 26 minutes AFTER our reservation. No apologies either. We didn't get dinner until 8:35 when our reservation was at 7:45. Slightly disappointed in the seasonal menu as well; but my boyfriend got Bison and said it was good. The service was just meh, timeliness isn't their forte, and the options for food were limited and unlike their usual menu. Be sure to call and ask about what their menu will be ahead of time. Also; make sure you plan accordingly to not being sat promptly. Hoped for a great experience here and was let down. We drove 45 min to eat here as well. Probably won't revisit next year.

The food, service and ambiance exceeded expectations. Definitely worth checking out, you won't be disappointed.

Our second time coming. We got off the plane from Georgia and drove straight here so that should tell you how good. Delicious food. Great service and wonderful cocktails. A real treat!

It's good but the prices are a little outrageous. Fun experience but I'll choose other options in the future when dining out in Taos. Both my partner and I agreed that we don't regret this visit to Love Apple but there was nothing that made us think we'd go back in the future.

What a gem in Taos. This place is very quaint. The one thing I love is that you feel like you're tucked away in a private little space. The service is great. Pro-tip: cash only. you can park on site.

Everything was great here, the food the service and the ambiance. We also had the best margarita in the rock that I ever tasted.

While traveling, I take high reviews with a grain of salt. But The Love Apple lived up to all expectations. There was a purposeful slow pace (but not too slow) to make you feel welcomed. While everything we ordered was delicious, the mushrooms were the surprising standout. I'll be thinking of that dish for awhile. The ambiance and music were A+. And our waiter was the perfect guide, leading us to all the right choices - down to the finale (flan). This will now forever be a must destination while in the area. Tips: As people have mentioned, make reservations two weeks ahead. If the phone is busy, don't worry, it will eventually free up and you can leave a message with your reservation request if no one picks up. Don't forget to bring cash $ or check!

The Love Apple has become a staple for quality food and intimate ambiance in Taos, NM. The restaurant is inside of a small renovated church and has a warm and cozy vibe without being cramped. The food at Love Apple never disappoints. I had the gnocchi as my main dish and did manage to take a photo of the delicious cornbread with the medley of butters. Our servers were very attentive and kind. This kindness added to the positive experience, and gave my group the assurance we would gladly come back. I remember not having enough room for dessert this night, so I may have to go back in to update the post with a sweet item.

My husband and I absolutely love this place for a romantic date night!! Love the decor and chic french vibe. The food is always phenomenal and desserts are heavenly. There hasn't been one thing I've eaten here that I didn't LOVE. Excellent service

Had dinner here tonight and it was delish! We had tacos, salad, lamb chop meatballs, following it up with 3 desserts from peach cobbler to sorbet and chocolate challah and all were really, really good! We're so glad we made reservations a few days ahead of time because the place was packed and the only time they had available was a 6pm dinner, which is early for us but well worth it! The one very weird thing about this restaurant, which we found out ahead of time, is that they don't take credit cards, either cash or a check. Fortunately we found out ahead of time and came prepared, but well worth it. The only disappointment was that they don't serve alcohol except wine, so two of settled for an Arnold Palmer. The service was good, but it was obvious our server had too many tables, which is probably due to COVID. We recommend this restaurant, the best we've eaten at so far on our New Mexico vacation.

There is a reason you **need a reservation well in advance** for this restaurant. It is simply wonderful. In true (and bizarre, but it's why we love it?) Taos tradition, this is yet another local establishment that requires a trip to the ATM (Cash only). But this spot is worth the extra trouble and more. Bring enough cash to indulge in everything - a drink, an appetizer, an entrée, AND dessert. Don't skip a single course! At night, this restaurant was magical. A remodeled white adobe church, decked in twinkle lights and patio drapery is the atmosphere. Candle light and the perfect combination of refurbished and modern. The waitstaff is incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. The food is everything you are hoping it will be.

A little disappointed with the trout. Very little was done in preparation so it was not very exciting. Mushroom pate and butternut soup were very good but not quite on the mark. The ambience is beautiful but they need to step up the flavors.

We were fortunate to get last minute reservations on a Sunday night at this restaurant that had received fantastic reviews. We were served a fabulous non alcohol apple cider drink spiked with cardamom and red chilli syrup. This was creativity with its existing bar resources. The drinks were fabulous and complemented the dinner. We started with the oyster mushroom with Beelers bacon and egg appetizer. All of the ingredients were perfectly done! For dinner, we had the polenta bolognese and the fresh trout. We appreciated the locally sourced ingredients, creativity of the chef and the skillful preparation. The service is superb. This says much when you consider the kitchen size. Bravo!

We had a great time. Our waitress was perfect and the food was delicious. Ruby ted rainbow trout.

Disappointment from the start. Arrived and were left to stand in greeted in a tiny vestibule with three others. This lasted easily for 10 minutes while no less than a dozen servers and staff squeezed their way back and forth through the vestibule, as they made their way from the outdoor patio to the kitchen. Finally, a senior staff person arrives at the hostess stand, puts on a fake smile, and greets us like we haven't already been ignored. After taking her information, she sees two people that arrived after us, and walked past us to go hug and greet them. They are seated immediately. This happens one more time with another group. Wow we end the three that were there before us stand waiting. Finally, she tells her she has a seat on the patio, but before leaving us out, she stops to greet someone else and talk to them for a couple of minutes. I'm pretty much ready to leave already, but I remain patient. Our server was young, but not very genuine. Again, we were allowed to wait to order drinks and appetizers on her time, not ours. The food was good but again the service was slow and disingenuous. The way Drew spoke to my wife, and not to me as if to intentionally not recognize the head of the household, and the person who would be paying the bill. When the bill came, she put it down in the middle of the table intentionally making eye contact only with my wife. Too woke! Finally, in today's world if you take cash and checks only, you are either lost in the world 40 years ago, or dodging taxes. The facts are these: 1.) The world runs on credit cards and if you serve an expensive meal and hope people are going to free spend on a second drink or dessert, and then scrounge for the cash, when it's time to pay you are delusional; 2.) everybody uses credit cards even if they need to charge another 2%. Everybody. Finally, it was more than noticeable that the design, lack of flow and state of repair (haphazard) of the facility was that of someone who knows nothing about any of these. To be fair, the food was good, but it got covered up by poor service and a lackadaisical staff! In summary: -Greet everyone immediately -Never let your clients see you playing favorites -Work in your maintenance and flow Remember the vast majority of us are not in a class of people designated by letters. Follow traditional etiquette. Good luck

Our second visit, and we were very disappointed in the food. Everything, from the mushroom amd lentil soup, to the duck breast and the gnocchi, tasted as if it were drowned in balsamic vinegar. The Manhattan cocktails were overly sweet. On the positive side, the service was good and it is a beautiful space with a warm ambience. If they could just tone down the vinegar the food would be much better. Not sure we'll rush to return.

Another big hit! Hubby and I chose our restaurants on the fly while vacationing in Taos - and we were knocking it out of the park with our picks. The Love Apple is a fantastic restaurant with great ambiance, great service and ever greater food. We started with the blue and yellow corn muffins with plum butter and a lemon dill butter. These were very good! The butters may rotate, I don't know, but I enjoyed the flavors of both very much. Next up was the caramelized onion and apple quesadilla with blue cheese dip. I really liked this! No flavor was overpowering; it was nicely balanced and easy to eat. The cilantro crème fraiche accompaniment was very yum! For entrees, my husband chose the lamb meatballs, which were absolutely fabulous! Served with a tamarind sauce that was to die for. He ordered correctly, let's just say. A fantastic dish. I opted for the potato gnocchi with sweet carrot butter sauce and ricotta. This was a nice portion size - just right, not overboard. The whole dish had warm and cozy vibes. Really enjoyed it. And the gnocchi was homemade. Bonus! Overall, a wonderful experience. Would 100% recommend The Love Apple to anyone. The menu had lots of lovely sounding things. One of the best in Taos!

Patio had bugs, even with wood fire (w/smoke). Loud traffic noises, including honking horns and screeching brakes. Most dishes overpriced.

Outstanding food and service. A little taken off guard by the cash only policy. My fault for lack of our usual pre-arrival research. But even the appetizers and wine we had for the cash I had in my pocket, was an evening to remember.

A lovely spot hiding in plain sights off Paseo del Pueblo Norte. A summery garden is ideal for alfresco dining. The food is fab, from blue and yellow cornbread with maple peach butter ,to a subtley flavored tamale with red mole. One star knocked off for small portions. A creative , interesting restaurant I'd like to come back to.

Delicious food, wonderful ambiance, and great service. We were only in Taos for four days and ate here twice because the menu was that alluring. Very atypical for us to eat somewhere twice when traveling but we really love this restaurant!!!

Yelp users in the past mistakenly posted that the establishment accepts Apple Pay but signs inside the business inform customers that they only accept cash and checks. Reservations are not mandatory but table availability is limited so reservations are strongly recommended. It's nearly impossible to reach this establishment via the phone number listed on Yelp and their website.

If you want an authentic delicious dining experience come to the love apple. The food is incredible and all the flavors are mouth watering. The ambiance is artistic and cozy.if you go to Taos go to the love apple.

Looking for a creative cuisine, romantic ambience, friendly service and excellent and colorful cuisine ... Found The Love Apple. Stepped in, no reservations. They offered a sample of their wine, sat by the fire and got a sit by the altar. Yes, a cute converted church to break breads with friends and loved ones. A must-eat place to be.

This was a last minute pick and it was one of the most delightful meals we had in Taos! Highly recommend the duck breast, quail and the chocolate bread pudding Just remember to bring cash or check!

This was one of the best restaurants that my husband and I have been to in a very long time. We made reservations ahead of time and arrived 15 minutes early. When we first arrived, we immediately noticed how beautiful the restaurant looked. When we approached the hostess, she let us know that our table was not ready yet on the account that we were early. She then asked us if we would like some drinks while we wait. She brought a very nice red wine for me and a delicious house-made cocktail for my husband. We sat outside on a little loveseat and enjoyed relaxing with our drinks. In a very short time we were escorted to our table. We noticed the decor and the details of everything. It was all so lovely, it put a very big smile on our faces. We ordered the fruit, local greens, and warmed goat cheese, as well as the oyster mushrooms with egg and truffles, and a bowl of tomato bisque for our appetizers. Everything was so elegant and beautifully plated and delicious! Then for our main course, we had the trout and the grass fed/finished tacos with their homemade flour tortillas. We shared both meals and we were both so impressed with everything! A magical experience! Then for dessert, my husband ordered a dessert wine. It was the Barbadillo, Amontillado, sherry, my husband had heard it mentioned in an Edgar Allan Poe poem and he had always wanted to try it. It was incredible!!! The best finish to an already amazing meal and experience!! I would give this place 10 stars if I could!!